Mauricio vs Santos

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mauricio

Boy #632 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"dark-skinned, Moorish"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Portuguese Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#632
Total SSA Count
442
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Mauri, Mau, Ricio

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Santos

Boy #832 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"saints, the holy ones"

Origin: Latin sanctus (holy)

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Latin American Filipino Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#832
Total SSA Count
297
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Santi, San

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Popularity Comparison

Mauricio Rank #632
Santos Rank #832

Mauricio is more popular, ranked #632 vs #832 for Santos.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mauricio ___

  • Mauricio Antonio
  • Mauricio Jose
  • Mauricio Alejandro
  • Mauricio Gabriel
  • Mauricio Rafael

Santos ___

  • Santos Angel
  • Santos Miguel
  • Santos Jose
  • Santos Luis
  • Santos Antonio
  • Santos Emilio

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mauricio

Valentina Sebastian Isabella Rodrigo Camila

If you choose Santos

Jesus Angel Carmen Cruz Pilar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mauricio or Santos more popular?

Mauricio is more popular, ranked #632 compared to Santos at #832 in the United States.

What do Mauricio and Santos mean?

Mauricio means "dark-skinned, Moorish" (Latin origin). Santos means "saints, the holy ones" (Latin sanctus (holy) origin).

Are Mauricio and Santos boy or girl names?

Mauricio is primarily a boy name. Santos is primarily a boy name.

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